SCRIPPS SPELLING BEE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

Tri-State woman took the national spelling stage 76 years ago. Pronunciation kept her from the trophy.

At 89, Jennie White is sharper than most her age.Perhaps its because shes a prolific reader. Or maybe its because she keeps up a nightly tradition: playing Scrabble with her daughter, who happens to live in the condo next door.Though the logophiles typically play virtually on their tablets, we sat down with them for a round with the traditional board and wooden tiles. The two take spelling seriously.In 1976, I had a triple, triple plus 50, said …

SCRIPPS SPELLING BEE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

Yahya Ali Mohammed, 13, of Geneva, Ill., reacts Wednesday after spelling his word correctly during the Scripps National Spelling Bee semifinals at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Md. The bee, which features 243 spellers, celebrates…